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At least 50% of Americans polled, say they’re in support the idea of legalized sports betting.
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At least 50% of Americans polled, say they’re in support the idea of legalized sports betting.

Are you in favour?

#2

May 20th, 2018, 9:24 AM

CylleP [298]

Game: Holdem

I like to bet on sports and watch the match. I will support this idea

#3

May 21st, 2018, 6:23 PM

LeX72rus [27]

If it doesn't hurt your well-being, then why not

#4

May 21st, 2018, 8:34 PM

CroSany [227]

Who dont support?Most people support sport betting in the entire world.

#5

May 21st, 2018, 10:01 PM

felipeanicio [100]

Poker at: POKERSTARS

Game: HOLDEM

I support, in Brazil we are going through this too and I believe it should be regularized.

#6

May 21st, 2018, 11:16 PM

Debi [64,594]

Online Poker at: ACR/BCP

Game: NL Holdem

re: Poker & Half of All Americans Support Legal Sports Betting

I definitely support it - hope we eventually get it legalized in Georgia.

#7

May 27th, 2018, 3:14 PM

xexeu [225]

Poker at: pokerstars

Game: holdem

n Brazil, betting prejudice is very ingrained, so people who decide to spend money on betting are treated as pariahs. As if they had no right to do that. In Brazil it is legitimate to toast money with anything, but with bets, but I am in favor and I make bets, the money is mine and I do what I want

#8

May 27th, 2018, 5:08 PM

Ye_xiu777 [12]

It's a good idea!

#9

June 8th, 2018, 3:34 AM

grilldoggy [1,137]

Poker at: Juicy Stakes

Game: Holdem

Freedom in the US is evolving towards actual freedom, time is the only matter

#10

June 8th, 2018, 4:02 AM

pokersextreme [209]

Online Poker at: 888 poker

Game: Holdem

Originally Posted by grilldoggy

Freedom in the US is evolving towards actual freedom, time is the only matter

The question is how long it'll take before that happens?

#11

June 8th, 2018, 3:46 PM

shadow72 [122]

Poker at: Pokerstars

Game: Omaha

Like many other laws/regulations in the USA, I believe this should be something that each individual state should be allowed to decide for themselves. There may be a few states where the majority of the population doesn't want sports betting, but overall it seems like something the people want.

I think that a lot of the people who are against sports betting are worried about access to betting by minors, but if the state regulated it properly, that would eliminate that worry and the state would make a lot of money off of it, so it seems like a win-win situation.

#12

June 8th, 2018, 6:01 PM

hugh blair [4,545]

Online Poker at: pokerstars

Game: Holdem/omaha

re: Poker & Half of All Americans Support Legal Sports Betting

Who does not love betting on sport? spices the game up makes it much more interesting to watch,
You got to be joking me that this is restricted or illegal for decades.

#13

June 20th, 2018, 9:53 PM

BeiMoh420 [84]

Poker at: BCP

Game: Holdem

I'm definitely in favor of legalizing sports betting. If we can play fantasy sports for money because it's a "game of skill" then just let us bet on sports. I'm one of the few who is actually profitable in fantasy sports. Although I'm profitable, I strictly believe I've won based off of luck.

#14

June 20th, 2018, 10:53 PM

zviko [53]

Online Poker at: BetOnline

100% YES all the way!

#15

June 20th, 2018, 11:51 PM

MattRyder [2,934]

I've never been personally interested in sports betting. But, it seems like something that requires a lot of knowledge and a moderate amount of skill. That makes it way better than lotteries and VLTs which seem to be legal pretty much everywhere, and which would not reward any amount of knowledge or skill. So yes, I'm for legalizing it.

#16

June 21st, 2018, 12:11 AM

cj2327 [38]

I've never understood why gambling is more regulated when there's some potential for skill/knowledge involved, such as poker, sports, horses, etc., but way more common when there is only luck involved, like slots and scratchers. We allow negative expected value gambling, but are much stricter allowing when there's a chance it can be positive? Why?

#17

June 21st, 2018, 12:27 AM

Shrops [524]

Poker at: Betonline

Game: Holdem

Yes

I don't bet on sports but I don't see anything wrong with it.

#18

June 21st, 2018, 1:10 AM

madjek [195]

Online Poker at: acr

Game: holdem

re: Poker & Half of All Americans Support Legal Sports Betting

Well Delaware park says they already have Vegas type betting on sports now. I haven't checked it out yet but I'm sure jersey will be soon to follow now that Supreme Court paved the way. Any state that has casinos I'm sure will be on fast track to get sports betting going. I'm not a big sports bettor but I have no problem with it

#19

June 23rd, 2018, 5:08 AM

HK_47 [167]

Poker at: ACR

Game: Holdem

I like the concept a lot but I'm pretty pessimistic that the natural incentive to fix games won't eventually emerge. There would have to be a separation of church and state in terms of players and bookies. Vast swells of money leaning toward one outcome over the other doesn't exactly boost my confidence in the integrity of ANY sport.

Referees have fixed games before, that's hardly questionable, but when you have a hedge fund's worth of market motivation to put a thumb on the scale you'd have to be an idiot not to consider it. It's going to be very interesting to see how they regulate it if it becomes legal on a national scale.

#20

June 23rd, 2018, 7:26 AM

Masimiliano [15]

good news!

I agree with this for 100%
I hope it's happen in nearest few years)

#21

June 23rd, 2018, 4:41 PM

phantomjiujitsu [94]

Land of the free huh?

#22

June 27th, 2018, 1:49 AM

Blakepc91 [28]

Game: Holdem

I hope that this opens the door and minds of Americans to legalize all forms of online gambling especially bringing online poker back. I believe that if you are an adult you should have the freedom to do as you choose with your money for what entertains you.

#23

June 27th, 2018, 2:36 AM

Aslachiewicz [105]

Poker at: ACR

Game: NL holdem

Yes i am 100% in favor for sports betting as long the teams and las vegas dont start getting corrupt on us. Pete Rose style. I believe it probably still happens, but not as much in the current state of sports.

#24

June 27th, 2018, 4:18 PM

Duraphig [109]

re: Poker & Half of All Americans Support Legal Sports Betting

I am also in favor of it. I think it does bring more excitement to the games. Plus it will be another thing the government can tax to get more money to waste on things.